Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
92 Imaging
34 Features
35 Overall
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82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Launched June 2013
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CX5 was announced 23 months prior to the Galaxy NX which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX5 matches up against the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
CX5 | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh CX5
Galaxy NX | CX5 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 23 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy NX
CX5 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 vs the Galaxy NX.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and Galaxy NX is 92 and 82 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and Galaxy NX.
To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX5 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2013-06-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 495g (1.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $1,300 |